Mac OS X for Dummies (For Dummies)

So you're finally making the leap from Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X. Good for you! Or maybe you've just switched from Windows and bought a brand-spanking-new iMac. Bravo! Or perhaps you've never used a computer before and have bought a new Mac because you heard how easy they are to use. Bonus points!

Whatever your reason for diving into the Aqua-filled world of Mac OS X, rest assured that you made the right choice. Thing is, Apple has made Mac OS X quite different from earlier Mac operating systems, and it's way different than Windows, so you may need a little help finding your way through that big, complicated operating system – not to mention all that great software that comes bundled with it.

That's why veteran Mac-scribe Bob LeVitus has written a not-so-big, not-so-complicated Dummies book about Mac OS X. Recently revised for version 10.2 (a.k.a. Jaguar), Mac OS X For Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows you what Mac OS X is all about, without boring you silly, confusing you to the point of frustration, or poking you with sharp objects. You'll discover the information and advice you need in a language that you can understand (unlike those other computer books that shall remain nameless).

  Inside Mac OS X For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you'll find the following topics and more:

• Setting up and turning on your new Mac
• Getting around on the Desktop and in the Dock
• Finding stuff with the Finder
• Working with Mac OS X applications and files
• Surfing the Internet – Mac OS X style
• Sharing and printing files and documents
• Making your Mac your own: Setting System Preferences
• Troubleshooting – Yes, even Mac OS X crashes every once in a while
• Top Ten lists on how to speed up your Mac experience, accessories you should consider, Web sites all Mac freaks should know about, and valuable third-party software

No matter what you use your Mac for – whether it's to surf the Internet, watch DVDs, listen to online music, or any number of other reasons – Mac OS X For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will get you well on your way to becoming a bona fide Mac guru.

Mac Daddy Bob LeVitus explains how to use the title operating system for everyday computing tasks. He does a great job of explaining--in terms well-suited to people who lack much computer experience--how to run applications, connect to the Internet, find information, and communicate with others.

Meet the Dock, share files, and search with Sherlock

The fun and easy way(r) to start using OS X version10.2 Jaguar and its cool new tools

Does that Jaguar have you on the run? Relax! This handy guide will tame him in a hurry. Whether you've been friends with Mac for years or you've just met, these easy-to-follow tips will have your OS X Jaguar purring along in no time, while you jam with iTunes, discover iDVD, and start talking to your Mac (yes, it's okay).

The Dummies Way

* Explanations in plain English

* "Get in, get out" information

* Icons and other navigational aids

* Tear-out cheat sheet

* Top ten lists

* A dash of humor and fun

Mac OS X version 10.2 is Apple's modern breed of an operating system that combines the rock solid reliability of UNIX with the ease of use of Macintosh. This book is chock-full of information and advice and explains everything readers need to know about Mac OS X version 10.2 in an understandable style. Supplemented with tips, tricks, and techniques, all served up in generous quantities.

Bob LeVitus, known to Mac aficionados worldwide as Dr. Macintosh, writes a weekly column for The Houston Chronicle and has authored 39 computer books.

Introduction.

Part I: Desktop Madness: Navigating Mac OS X.

Chapter 1: Mac OS X 101 (Prerequisites: None).

Chapter 2: Meet the Desktop.

Chapter 3: "What's Up, Dock?"

Chapter 4: I Think Icon! I Think Icon!

Chapter 5: Looking through Finder Windows.

Chapter 6: A Bevy of Delectable Menus.

Part II: Rounding Out Your Basic Training.

Chapter 7: New-Fangled Finder.

Chapter 8: Mastering the Save Sheet and the Open Dialog.

Chapter 9: Haggling with Removable Media.

Chapter 10: File Management without Tearing Your Hair Out.

Part III: Doing Stuff with Your Mac.

Chapter 11: Internet-Working.

Chapter 12: Publish or Perish: The Fail-Safe Guide to Printing.

Chapter 13: Applying Yourself to the Applications Folder.

Chapter 14: The Classic Environment: Like Mac OS 9, Only Better.

Chapter 15: What Your Mac Prefers.

Part IV: U 2 Can B a Guru.

Chapter 16: "Mine! Miiiiine!" Sharing Your Mac and Liking It.

Chapter 17: Back Up Now or Regret It Later.

Chapter 18: Troubleshooting Mac OS X.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Ways to Speed Up Your Mac Experience.

Chapter 20: Ten (Or So) Ways to Make Your Mac Better by Throwing Money at It.

Chapter 21: Ten (Or So) Great Web Sites for Mac Freaks.

Chapter 22: Ten Mac OS X Apps That You Might Need Someday.

Part V I: Appendix.

Appendix: Installing Mac OS X (Only if You Have To).

Index.